Sunday, December 17, 2017

Producers Cancel A Planned 40-City MLK Play Tour After Allegations Against Tavis Smiley

After PBS said their internal investigation found credible evidence, "The show, 'Death of a King,' was canceled the same week that rehearsals began. Mr. Smiley was going to narrate the production, which was heavily drawn from his book and featured photographs and film clips from King’s life. The pianist Marcus Roberts had composed accompanying music. The tour was to begin on Jan. 15, King’s birthday, in Brooklyn."



Article source here:Arts Journal

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